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Hermit Mountain Fire update - 1.00 pm

Information on Hermit Mountain fire 40 kilometres South East of Corryong in North East Victoria. Currently approximately 840 hectares.
17/01/2007



The Hermit Mountain fire is located 40 km south east of Corryong in NE Victoria. Currently the fire size is approximately 1280 hectares in Victoria and 1000 hectares in NSW.

This fire has spotted over the Murray River on the east side of the fire. The spot fires are burning between the Murray River and the Alpine Way, north of Tom Groggin Station. As a result the Alpine Way has now been closed. The Geehi and Swampy Creek Campsites have also been closed for public safety.

The fire also spotted within containment lines midway between Tom Groggin Station and Mount Pinnibar.

Victorian Bush Track Closures

For information please refer to the Parks Victoria website.

NSW National Park & Wildlife Service Closures:

* Tom Groggin Picnic & Camping Area, Kosciuszko National Park
* The Alpine Way is closed from Khancoban to Dead Horse Gap.
* The Cascade Trail and the Pilot Wilderness Area in the Kosciuszko National Park are closed to overnight walkers and bikers.
* The Kosciusko National Park is closed south of the Snowy Mountain Highway.

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